dannyboy wrote:
I'd only set one criteria, going hard at any aspect you undertake on the field, tackling, shepherding, running, chasing, marking, blocking, go as hard as you can, ditto at training. Do that you keep playing, fail to do that – out. Course it means we might end up with a team of about 10.
I agree Danny but the key is to build an environment where those aspects are celebrated and rewarded within the playing group. They should be driven by a want to contribute, celebrate and to feel valued for those efforts. Not to be driven by a fear of losing your spot in the team.
That environment is created by the coach and reinforced by the leaders. Watch Melbourne and Richmond play. The players want ownership of the team environment. They celebrate blocks, shepherds,
smokers, chases etc. They know having that as your team DNA creates success and you will be recognised for hard work more than supplying the icing to the cake.
We believe goals and offensive actions are our valued outcomes. That creates selfishness.
The coach is responsible. He sets the expectations, the standards and builds the culture. It's then his responsibility to get buy in from the players and the coaching panel. Teagues philosophies are "letting the players play", "bringing their strengths" and playing attractive footy.
How many players would think defensive footy is their strength? How many would think running defensively is "attractive footy"? It's motherhood statements that give a warm feeling but lack any detail. He has a couple of months to totally reinvent himself, the team and the culture of he can walk out the door as far as I'm concerned.
It's not a tweak. It's a massive change of approach. His problem is, the players are wedded to his initial ideas. Can he retain credibility with the group if he changes significantly? I have my doubts
BV, I love this post- couldn't help myself, teams like Melbourne and Richmond going full-on Robbie McGhie style
That's what I want to see, players having darts at half time and 3/4 time with darts out of their mouths